Angie,

I am gonna get right on making a batch of those, Well okay when I get home from work. I think I have everything except the pecans and we will skip those with Alexis' peanut allergy. We keep all nuts away from her. And she loves cinn. buns.

Today is WI day for me and you all know I just had to step on the scales this a.m even though I officially post in the afternoon because for some odd reason my body weighs less in the afternoon? Anyway, looks like I will get to change my numbers down bottom to 265.....yahoo that means an even 30 pounds gone and also means I have lost 10% of my body weight!!! So a goal met in deed.....do a little dance with me...
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Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Hugs,

Today I'm going to H&R Block to get our taxes done. The lady there has been doing ours for over 10 years and we sit there and tell jokes and laugh and everybody there probably thinks we're certifiable.
Well, I Know I am, anyway. <G>
We're getting a refund, it still stresses me some cause I'm always thinking I've forgotten something.

Hubby built 2 more containers to plant the jalapenos in since where we planted them in the past is now too shaded.

How do people grow herbs inside their kitchen, like in a window that gets only morning sun, when the little tag on them says plant them in "full sun" ?

Ordered a Nordic Track treadmill at Sears Monday. It will be here tomorrow. I still haven't figured out where I'm putting it in my exercise room. It does fold up, but that's still a big piece to fit in.

My Prime Time viewing is mostly: CSI, CSI:Miami, Jay Leno, Crossing Jordan, any of the Law & Orders, The Shield (I wouldn't watch it if Michael Chiklis wasn't in it), ER, Everybody Loves Raymond, Becker, Judging Amy (sometimes Tyne Daly is a scream), the old black & white episodes of Andy Griffith Show with Barney in them, Absolutely Fabulous and Keeping Up Appearances on BBCAmerica, and Y&R is the only daytime soap I watch. I tape it and then watch the whole hour in 30 minutes or less.

What does everybody here like besides the shows they've already mentioned ?

I am so ready to plant Gar I can feel the dirt under my nails. It stoped raining but it is still to wet to go have fun outside. Now that we have the deck Joe is ready to plant stuff around it too. I have to say it is kind of cute to see him that way.

I like funny shows. King of Queens, Yes Dear, Everybody loves Raymond, Friends, Scrubs and the list goes on. I really like HGTV. Anything that has to do with interior decorating or landscaping I am watching. Favs are Gardening by the Yard, Trading Spaces, While you were out and Curb Appeal.

Angie how is Jay today?

Not to much happeneing my way just trying to get the day going. I'll be back later on to check in.

Kempy, I watch everyone of those shows too. Except Scrubs I don't think I have ever watched that. I like Bernie Mac and all the reality shows too. The Food Network is a favorite but I try not to watch it too often as it leads to extra baking. On Saturdays I watch the marathon of Trading Places.

Sandy, YOU GO GIRL!!!! 30 pounds is AWESOME!!! WOOHOO!!!! I am so impressed with you!
You will love those cinnamon buns. They take some time but it is SO worth it. You can cut the brown sugar and skim milk in half if you want too. I actually doubled it so they would be extra sticky. The first time I made it they weren't that sticky so I doubled it to what I wrote down. YUM!!! I don't know the calorie count on them so I am sure there is quite a few caloties in them but they are low fat at least. haha

Jay is doing better today. We just did a walk together 3 miles. The deer were out in the fields while we were walking by and not one dog noticed them. Duh!

Gargoyle, You will like your new treadmill. I loved mine until I got the elliptical and now it just collects dust.

Yummm...caramel sticky buns. Will somebody whip up a batch and Fedex some to me? Thanks for the recipe Angie and glad Jay's feeling better. Yahoo for the kids going away too, now you can have some fun .

Gar my tax docs are all bundled up into an envelope sitting on the passenger side of my husband's truck--waiting to get dropped off at the accountants. I'm gonna kill him if he doesn't drop it off today (oops, did I just put that in writing? ) We just got some grape tomatoes planted in our garden box--I like these way better than the cherry variety.

Sandy, WTG girlfriend ! I'll go a little dance with ya So inspiring!

Jen sorry to hear about your teacher's son. At least he died proudly and in service protecting our great nation. God Bless us all.

Kim are you gals talking about Days of Our Lives? I used to watch that waaaaay back when...I think when Eugene and Calliope were on and they had a time machine or something. It's too weird for me. I'm a long time watcher of Y&R (since I was in elementary school) although I only catch a few minutes of it each day while at lunch...I don't miss out on a whole lot though since the story lines go so slowly, then repeat themselves year after year. It's a sick addiction I tell ya

As far as other TV shows, I do like Everybody Loves Raymond and Trading Spaces...don't really have any regular shows that I watch, mostly I steal cable (shhhhh, don't tell) and catch the recent movie releases. OK, that's 2 sins I've admitted today. I better stop and head to the confessional

Hey Everybody,

How is everyone today? Doing okay, we just got back from the funeral precession for my teachers son, we lined up along the funeral route, and I never realized how many people actually went to my school. Plus there were all the people who just came out to show their support..It was just so sad. I haven't been able to get out and exercise yet, but I'm planning on doing about 2 miles during my lunch, that should give me enough time to get back and study a bit before my test.

Favorite shows: When I actually get to see them are Friends. Will and Grace, anything that will make me laugh, trading spaces, and any of the Law & Orders especially CI (I have a thing for Vince D'onofrio)

Angie: Those sound so good I'm already on my way to the store to buy the ingredients. I'm sure they will be a big hit with my kids too, they love anything that gets them all sticky and gooey I'm glad to hear Jay is doing better.

Sandy: Congratulations!!!!! I can't wait to be able to write that on here.

Kempy: I'm with you I can't wait untill I'm able to get out and work in the garden/yard. The weather has been great here for the week, but it's supposed to snow again this weekend

To everyone else: I hope you're having a great day.

I'll check in tonight. *Jen*

Well chicklets, my official weight loss this week is 3.5#'s gone. So I got to change the numbers to 265.5 which is exactly 10% of my starting weight. I'm happy with it. 11 weeks into it now.

I didn't get to those sticky buns yet, I forgot.......can you imagine? I forgot about food, I think thats a good thing.

Hi gals,

Well went to class, aced my test, and the instructor let us go home early. So I ended up going shopping at the grocery store and I didn't even buy any junk food, (so I'm pretty proud of myself about that, I know it's not a huge deal, but it sure feels good) and then I got home and went for about 1 1/2 mile walk, it started to get too dark otherwise we would have gone further. There's always tomorrow, also we are supposed to be going on a "field Trip" to Wings over the Rockies but usually we never really go, they just have to say that so they don't get in trouble with the top dogs. Anyway feeling pretty good except that I do feel like munching, I tried to drink extra water and eat a few carrot sticks, but there are some potato chips here that my sister had bought, and they are calling out my name so I decided to get on here and write for a while, so if this is long and boring I'm sorry..

I actually did get to see Will and Grace tonight on t.v. so I'm pretty excited. I'm starting an exercise class on Sunday called core and more it works all the muscles in your body to help tone and strengthen and then starting th beginning of May I will be going to a different class almost every day, and the best thing is that the rec center is about 3 miles away from my house so I can walk or ride a bike there and back and get in extra exercise. WOO HOO

Angie- Thanks for the recipe, they're in the oven even as I write.

I hope everybody had a good day today and will have an even better day tomorrow!!! I hope tomorrow is a great day, I'm starting to get totally pumped up about this . I'm going to sign off for now, but I'll check in again later before bed. Everyone have a great Friday!!! Take Care!!!

*Jen*

Go Jen Go Jen I love reading positive posts, the energy does rub off on others, thanks! Sniff, sniff, I think I can smell those yummy sticky buns . Let me know how they turn out.

Just got back from my evening walk and we got caught in a downpour. I always bring my umbrella though on days that are cloudy. My sisters and their dogs looked like drowned rats though . Well I'm gonna go rustle up some dinner before it gets too late. Have a good night all and I'll see ya chickies tomorrow.

I have not been around lately, just focusing on other things which means I have not dieted. I am still doing my 30 minute walks 6 days a week though. I just wandered in to see how everyone has been doing. Congrats on those who has lost you guys are doing great and I am jealous. I just love my food too much. I found where my problem is and I do eat way too much carbs so I have to watch that and see whats happens. The only problem is my husband threaten to bring home fresh clams. That will not help me much.
I see some people are able to get into your garden and I am still jealous! I get over it. You all have a great weekend.

Essey, Even if you aren't eating as good as you would like at least you are still walking. Good for you!!!
I would like to start some planting too. Jay pointed out today though that my lillies are starting to sprout. (I don't know what they are called but they are the wild orange ones) I love those. No tulips coming up yet. I did see pussywillows yesterday. Spring is coming!!! I hope you check in more often. I love to hear from you.

I am planting my pansys next week and now I have to go on a pussy willow hunt! I love pussy willows. SPRING HAS ARRIVED!!!

Jen I can feel your enthusiasum right now. Reading your post made me want to hop on the treadmill. Then I remebered that I at work and I don't think that would go over to well with the boss man.

Noelle sorry about the rain but we don't need anymore so I wont take it for you. It is still kind of chilly but it is warming up. Joe and I can't wait until this weekend. Echon will be coming home so the whole family (us and the animal children) will be outside enjoying the weather and the deck. Ther is a BIG festival here this weekend (Strawberry Festival) but I think I burned myself out when I was a teenager. I used to run around that thing like I was so hot. God was I stupid or what. I can still see myself and that terrible hairdo, but then again we all had the same one.

Essey, glad to see you are back. I think if you stick around you will fall right back into the routine.

hi essey! Glad you could pop in, hope to see you around more often. Mmmm, I like clams too. How do you prepare them there? My grandmother used to steam them up with a little fish sauce and cherry tomatoes (a filipino kind of thing)... course I like them now steamed with a lot of garlic and butter. Sorry, I always end up talking about food here huh? Good job on the walking!

Kempy, ok you brought it up. What WAS that terrible teenage hairdo? Mine was dyed jet black, spiked on top and layered in back. Oh yeah, and real heavy black eyeliner . Of course I was known as "The Metal-Head" since me and my gang were into Heavy Metal. I even wore a dog's choke chain . I still like the old music but I'm so glad I grew out of that phase once I got out of school. The funny thing is, some of my old HS friends are STILL the same--how pathetic.

We have beautiful blue skies again this morning but the weather guy says possible thunderstorms again this afternoon. Maybe I should skip work for a while and take a walk now...hmmmm...I feel like going shopping. I haven't turned the phones over to me yet so maybe I can sneak out to the mall for a little while. Looks like we're going to have more rain this weekend, it's so soggy here that even my fingertips look like raisins.

On another note, can you believe the drama that's going on around the threads? It's a soap opera I tell you--and that's all I have to say about it.

42 degrees and raining. Blecch.

I'm not much of a TV person, but when I do, it is the Law and Orders, the CSIs, Judging Amy, Dragnet, and some PBS. PBS in my area carries the "Sit and Be Fit" exercise program Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-2:30PM.

I got my blood work results back from the doctor's office today; my glucose levels are closer to a normal profile, everything else is in normal range, and my cholesterol reading is 168!!!!!

Since today is Friday, it is fish day, soooo...I have to find a tasty fish dish to make for dinner